Theme 1- Week 1: Short Vowels



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Theme 5- Week 1: Short Vowels

Dictionary Skills

Use the classroom thesaurus to find both synonyms and antonyms for the words listed below.

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|Quiet | | |

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Use the classroom thesaurus to find two synonyms for the words listed below.

|word |synonym |synonym |

|Noise (noisy) | | |

|see | | |

|perfect | | |

|examine | | |

|strange | | |

|small | | |

Finally, look up three new words of your choice. List two synonyms.

|word |synonym |synonym |

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Theme 5- Week 1: Short Vowels

Word Practice

Read each sentence below. Look at the underlined spelling word. Use your thesaurus to find a word you could use in place of the underlined word. Do not use a word you previously used on page 3.

1) _____________________ Andy Reid did not answer my question .

2) _____________________ My neighbor is very quiet.

3) _____________________ Spongebob was very weak until he got muscles.

4) _____________________ The class noise was too great.

5) _____________________ Doofenshmirtz sure is a strange character.

6) _____________________ He cleaned the window to see inside.

7) _____________________ It’s such a perfect day.

8) _____________________ The doctor will examine the patient.

9) _____________________ The strange alien looked around the room.

10) _____________________ I like mint chocolate chip ice cream.

Theme 5- Week 1: Short Vowels: Homework

Name:

Choose ten of your spelling words and write each one NEATLY in a new sentence. Underline the nouns in each sentence.

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Theme 5- Week 2: Multiple Meaning Words

Directions: Some words have more than one meaning. Look at the sentences below. Try and create a sentence that uses a different meaning of the underlined word.

The batter was mixed to make the cake.

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The cobbler repaired the old shoes.

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The student was present in class.

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The doctor examined the patient’s pupil.

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The woman was surprised by the shower her friends organized for her.

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The swallow flew south for the winter.

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The player’s leg had to be made stable after he hurt it.

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Theme 5- Week 2: Multiple Meaning Words

We have been working on multiple meaning words. Here are a few other words that have multiple meanings. Pick the sentence that uses the meaning of the word that is given.

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|definition for live: burning or containing energy |definition for scald: to burn with hot liquid or steam |

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|The live bomb could explode at any time. |The botanist studied the scald on the cucumber. |

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|The television show was live tonight, not prerecorded as usual. |He will scald his hand if he doesn't protect himself. |

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|definition for scour: to clean thoroughly |definition for ramp: a plant related to onions |

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|The bride-to-be plans to scour the bridal shops to find her |A new entrance ramp was created over the summer. |

|dream wedding gown. | |

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|  |Did you know the ramp was safe to eat according to our nature |

|Jack promised to scour the grease from the pan. |guide? |

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|definition for bunk: nonsense |definition for punt: an open flat bottom boat |

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|Do you want to sleep in the top bunk? |The punt traveled thirty yards. |

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|The executive wanted to hear substantial ideas, not bunk. |The punt has square ends and an open, flat bottom. |

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|definition for slot: a position in an organization |definition for grip: a tight hold |

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|Who in the department is qualified to fill the administrative |Ellen thought she had a firm grip on the physics chapter until |

|assistant slot? |she tried to complete her homework that night. |

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|Put the quarter in the slot of the vending machine. |The toddler would not get away because of the grip his mom had |

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|definition for cuff: a fold at the bottom of a sleeve |definition for pitch: to throw or toss |

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|The blood pressure cuff was tight around my arm. |Dad made us pitch our own tent when we went camping. |

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|James rolled up the cuff on the sleeve. |Kelsey was told to pitch the trash to the curb. |

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Theme 5- Week 2: Multiple Meaning Words: Homework

Name:

Use your work to create a seek and find that you will exchange with a classmate.

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|Piece |Pore |Pour |

|Their |They’re |There |

|Sent |Meat |Meat |

|Blue |Blew |Break |

|Brake |Here |Hear |

|patience |patients |serial |

|cereal |Night |Knight |

LEAVE PAGE 14 BLANK FOR THE CARD GAME ON PAGE 13

Theme 6- Week 1: Homonyms: Homework

Name:

Choose ten of your spelling words and write each one in a new sentence. You should create two of each of the four types of sentences. (declarative, imperative, interrogative and exclamatory)

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Theme 6- Week 2: Verbs:

Draw That Verb: Pick six of your words that are verbs. Draw the actions for your verb choices in the boxes below. Be sure to write the verb in the box.

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Theme 6- Week 2: Verbs:

Word Cousins

Choose 5 spelling words and put them into a word bank at the top of your paper. Write 3 clues relating to each word and leave a blank after the clues. The words can be related by similar categories.

Examples: Coat, raincoat, hat,____________ (answer: jacket)

Toast, peanut butter, cream cheese, __________(answer: jelly)

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Theme 6- Week 2: Verbs: Homework

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Use your words to create a criss cross puzzle that you will exchange with a classmate. Remember to include word clues.

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|Answer |Noisy |Quiet |Weak |Inspect |Like |

|Delicious |Perfect |Response |Examine |Strange |See |

|Ideal |Puny |Tasty |Familiar |Him |Two |

|Answer |Noisy |Quiet |Weak |Inspect |Like |

|Delicious |Perfect |Response |Examine |Strange |See |

|Ideal |Puny |Tasty |Familiar |Him |Two |

|Answer |Noisy |Quiet |Weak |Inspect |Like |

|Delicious |Perfect |Response |Examine |Strange |See |

|Ideal |Puny |Tasty |Familiar |Him |Two |

batter present shower temple neutral atmosphere

cobbler pupil stable buffet has into

diamond scour swallow column her more

cent sent scent peace piece pore

pour their there they’re apple but

flower other cereal patience patients serial

aid continue then struggle she comfort

notice surround succeed argue many exercise

imagine galloping receive practice appear city

cent sent scent peace piece pore

pour their there they’re apple but

flower other cereal patience patients serial

aid continue then struggle she comfort

notice surround succeed argue many exercise

imagine galloping receive practice appear city

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aid continue then struggle she comfort

notice surround succeed argue many exercise

imagine galloping receive practice appear city

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